MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,813 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both (2.5.A.1c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive excessive smoke (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.6a)
Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both (2.5.A.1c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
EXHAUST SYSTEM HAS BRACKET THAT IS WEAKEND DUE TO COROSION
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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AV53 LSL is a 2003 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
Across all 2003 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 73,348 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a BMW 316 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 71,150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV53 LSL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The BMW 316 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 23 years old, this BMW 316 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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AV53 LSL is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 24 September 2003.
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